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January 06 20132013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06January 01 20082008-01-01December 26 20102010-12-26January 06 20132013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06Photograph of a decorated shrine with two golden murti figures seated on a throne-like platform, surrounded by arches of yellow, orange, purple, red and white flower garlands. The central figure wears a crown, a trident-like staff and a purple and gold garment with a jewelled necklace; the figure beside wears an orange-gold sari, a crown and pearl-and-stone necklaces. Another golden figure stands at the right with a bearded face and red-white garlands, and a figure at the far left wears a blue turban. Brass oil lamps burn in the foreground and green-stone pendants hang from the platform. No living people are visible. Overlay text reads pedia.org, which is omitted2016-12-02 +1 copiesDecember 05 20112011-12-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within a gilded arched niche, with a golden shivalinga-like form in front. The two figures are golden-complexioned with ornate silver and red jewellery, rudraksha-style beads, and a trident held in one hand; one wears a red and green turban with a crown, the other a dark cap, and both are in orange and purple silk. The murtis are framed by large garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and green leaves, with a brass lamp stand at left.2009-12-26December 28 20092009-12-28November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesA decorated festival chariot or ratha carries two seated deity murtis under a large arched canopy of marigolds and flowers in red, orange, yellow and white. The central figure wears a green dhoti and red garments with garlands, and the second figure in a red and gold robe holds a ceremonial object. A golden umbrella tops the structure, with fringed parasols at the sides, and a white garland skirt hangs along the base. Trees and a pink flowering shrub stand behind in an outdoor procession setting.2013-01-06